Philippine President Essay

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Introduction In the analysis of the Philippine Executive, it is best to study the Office of the President. Throughout history, different personalities have occupied the Office of the President who may have institutionalized or de-institutionalized it. Since the creation of the 1987 Constitution, there have been four presidents that have been under the Constitution.
The 1987 Constitution
The 1935 Constitution provided for a Head of State and Head of Government which is co-equal and co-ordinate with the legislative and judiciary. On the other hand, 1973 Constitution had a feature of a parliamentary government. These two provide Ferdinand Marcos with transitory provisions and commander-in-chief provision, among others, which he used to take …show more content…

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